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Steel & aluminumfreight forwarding
Mill products, aluminum extrusions and metal parts moved by ocean, truck and air, quoted on real weight and dimensions with duty and tax estimates before you book.
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Steel & aluminum freight: key facts
For planning only. Every quote confirms the details for your shipment.
Heavy and dense
Weight sets the limits, density sets the price
Steel and aluminum reach container and truck weight limits long before they fill the space. Enter true gross weight and dimensions for every bundle, coil or crate so the quote matches what gets loaded.
Mill or supplier pickup
Truck pickup of bundles, skids and crated parts from the mill, service center or fabricator.
Main leg
Ocean FCL for tonnage, LCL for smaller lots, air for urgent parts and samples.
Customs and Section 232
Customs brokerage for the entry, with duty and tax estimates before you book. Check current 232 guidance for your HTS code.
Plant or yard
Delivery to your plant, fabricator or distributor by LTL or FTL.
Why ExFreight
Why ship steel and aluminum with ExFreight
Weight and dimensions in the quote
Density-based LTL pricing from each bundle, skid or crate you enter.
Duty and tax estimates
See estimated duty and tax before you book, then confirm tariff status with our customs team.
Ocean FCL and LCL
FCL for tonnage, LCL for smaller lots.
LTL and FTL rates together
Mill-to-plant moves with both rates in one quote.
Which mode fits
Ocean, air or truck for your metal
A starting point, not a rule. Every quote shows each option side by side; the final mode depends on your lane, dates and cargo.
Tariff program
232Customs brokerage, plus duty and tax estimates before you book, for metal shipments.
Customs
Know the tariff status before you order metal
FAQs
Steel & aluminum shipping questions
Still have questions? Our team is ready to help.
How is steel and aluminum freight priced?
LTL pricing is density-based, and full-container ocean and FTL truck moves price on equipment type and lane. Enter true gross weight and dimensions for each bundle, skid or crate so the quote matches the load.
Can you ship long, oversized or very heavy metal pieces?
We quote palletized and crated metal by ocean, air and truck. For long bars, beams, coils or other out-of-gauge pieces, send the dimensions and weight to our team before you book.
Do Section 232 tariffs apply to my steel or aluminum?
Many steel and aluminum products and derivative products are covered, but coverage and rates depend on HTS classification and country of origin, and They were revised by presidential proclamation in April and June 2026. Read the current CSMS guidance for your HTS code and confirm before you place the order.
What import documents do metal shipments need?
A commercial invoice and packing list with the HTS code for each product. Entries of covered metal can require extra origin details, such as the country where steel was melted and poured or where aluminum was smelted and cast, so ask our customs team what your product needs. Buyers often also request mill test reports.
Why do container weights matter for metal?
Dense cargo reaches container and truck weight limits before the space is full, so a container of metal is often partly empty. Containers loaded for ocean shipment also need a verified gross mass declared to the carrier before loading.
Are there antidumping duties on steel and aluminum?
Yes, on some products from certain countries, including some aluminum extrusions and steel products. These apply on top of other duties and depend on the exact product and origin. See the AD/CVD guide and check before you buy.
What export documents does metal need?
A commercial invoice and packing list, plus Electronic Export Information filed in AES when a Schedule B line exceeds $2,500 or a license is required.
How should metal be packed for shipping?
Band bundles and secure them on skids, and protect surfaces from moisture. Solid wood skids and crates must meet ISPM 15 treatment and marking to enter the US.
Is cargo insurance available for metal shipments?
Yes. Cargo insurance is optional and quoted when you book.
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Steel & aluminumfreight forwarding
Mill products, aluminum extrusions and metal parts moved by ocean, truck and air, quoted on real weight and dimensions with duty and tax estimates before you book.
Rated by shippers on Google
Read Google reviews“Air and ocean in one quote. We picked the lane.”
Automotive parts importer“Duty estimate upfront. Finance approved same day.”
Aftermarket distributorAt a glance
Steel & aluminum freight: key facts
For planning only. Every quote confirms the details.
Heavy and dense
Weight sets the limits, density sets the price
Steel and aluminum reach container and truck weight limits long before they fill the space. Enter true gross weight and dimensions for every bundle, coil or crate so the quote matches what gets loaded.
Steel and aluminum products, and a growing list of derivative products, can face Section 232 duties, and scope and rates change. Check current CBP guidance for your HTS code before you buy.
Section 232 guideWhat we move
Steel and aluminum products we ship
Typical metal freight we quote by ocean, truck and air.
Steel bars, plate and sheet
Dense mill products banded on skids, where weight limits the load.
Steel pipe and tube
Long, heavy bundles; send dimensions before you book.
Aluminum extrusions and profiles
Lengths that need accurate dimensions; some origins carry antidumping duties.
Aluminum sheet and coil products
Heavy rolled stock quoted on real gross weight.
Fasteners, fittings and hardware
Small, dense parts that suit LTL and LCL.
Fabricated metal parts
Crated components for plants, with urgent replacements by air.
Why ExFreight
Why ship steel and aluminum with ExFreight
Weight and dimensions in the quote
Density-based LTL pricing from each bundle, skid or crate you enter.
Duty and tax estimates
See estimated duty and tax before you book, then confirm tariff status with our customs team.
Ocean FCL and LCL
FCL for tonnage, LCL for smaller lots.
LTL and FTL rates together
Mill-to-plant moves with both rates in one quote.
Which mode fits
Ocean, air or truck for your metal
A starting point, not a rule. Every quote shows each option side by side; the final mode depends on your lane, dates and cargo.
FAQs
Steel & aluminum FAQs
How is steel and aluminum freight priced?
LTL pricing is density-based, and full-container ocean and FTL truck moves price on equipment type and lane. Enter true gross weight and dimensions for each bundle, skid or crate so the quote matches the load.
Can you ship long, oversized or very heavy metal pieces?
We quote palletized and crated metal by ocean, air and truck. For long bars, beams, coils or other out-of-gauge pieces, send the dimensions and weight to our team before you book.
Do Section 232 tariffs apply to my steel or aluminum?
Many steel and aluminum products and derivative products are covered, but coverage and rates depend on HTS classification and country of origin, and They were revised by presidential proclamation in April and June 2026. Read the current CSMS guidance for your HTS code and confirm before you place the order.
What import documents do metal shipments need?
A commercial invoice and packing list with the HTS code for each product. Entries of covered metal can require extra origin details, such as the country where steel was melted and poured or where aluminum was smelted and cast, so ask our customs team what your product needs. Buyers often also request mill test reports.
Why do container weights matter for metal?
Dense cargo reaches container and truck weight limits before the space is full, so a container of metal is often partly empty. Containers loaded for ocean shipment also need a verified gross mass declared to the carrier before loading.
Are there antidumping duties on steel and aluminum?
Yes, on some products from certain countries, including some aluminum extrusions and steel products. These apply on top of other duties and depend on the exact product and origin. See the AD/CVD guide and check before you buy.
What export documents does metal need?
A commercial invoice and packing list, plus Electronic Export Information filed in AES when a Schedule B line exceeds $2,500 or a license is required.
How should metal be packed for shipping?
Band bundles and secure them on skids, and protect surfaces from moisture. Solid wood skids and crates must meet ISPM 15 treatment and marking to enter the US.
Is cargo insurance available for metal shipments?
Yes. Cargo insurance is optional and quoted when you book.
Still have questions? Our team is ready to help.
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